Want-away Coyle nears Trotters move

BURNLEY are resigned to losing Owen Coyle to Bolton after their manager confirmed his desire to leave Turf Moor yesterday.

Coyle quickly emerged as Bolton’s top target after the sacking of Gary Megson last week and was given permission to speak to Wanderers on Monday.

Burnley subsequently met with the 43-year-old on Monday night in an attempt to persuade him to stay, but it seems they have been unsuccessful.